Hi All! Thanks for all the replies! I appreciate the input. Well, Tom has lived to see another day as I was purely not ready to make the kill, yet. But Christmas time is next up so I will be putting this advice to first hand use.
My next question about this debate is, whats the benefit of "letting the blood drain" after slicing the jugular?
Im still leaning towards the 22 to the head while upside down in cone.( still undecided may slit jugular with sharp knife). Im not worried about missing or shooting through a wall. I have ten acres off grid in the back country and a real nice spot I have in mind for the act. No "neighbors" around close enough to be of any concern. And yes ill probably be nervous but that just comes along with having a heart for animals I guess. I never have any problems while hunting wild game and never miss, even grouse. I am just trying to go through the steps of learning how to live off grid and killing what you raise is what im going through. We've killed chickens before and it wasnt a problem. First time turkey harvester here.
Thanks again for all the input! Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving!
